MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The cutoff upper low over the southeast will continue to provide weak convection support for the surface low off the Carolinas. Very weak moisture wrapping around the low may reach the far northeast Georgia mountains each afternoon through Wednesday, although precipitation chances remain below 20%. No appreciable rainfall is expected with this system. As we move…
(NBC)- Tensions between Israel, the United States, and the broader Middle East escalated this week as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and top leadership in Jerusalem. The visit comes at a critical moment, following a fatal Israeli strike against a Qatari negotiating team in Doha last week that has drawn widespread condemnation…
(LILAMAX)- The U.S. central bank is widely expected to reduce interest rates this week in response to a cooling labor market. A cut would lower borrowing costs for credit cards and auto loans almost immediately. The Federal Reserve begins its two-day meeting September 16, with a policy decision set for September 17. Investors will also be watching a packed economic…
(CNN)- The future of TikTok in the United States may be decided this week. President Donald Trump said officials from Washington and Beijing are in talks over the popular social media app, which could be banned from American app stores as soon as Wednesday unless a non-Chinese company acquires it. “They’re negotiating TikTok right now,” Trump said, adding, “We may…
(NBC)- More than 100,000 people gathered in central London Saturday for a far-right demonstration branded “Unite the Kingdom,” with organizers calling for tighter border controls and freedom of speech. While largely peaceful at first, parts of the rally turned violent as protesters clashed with police. Authorities confirmed 25 arrests were made during the unrest.The demonstration was spearheaded by far-right activist Tommy…
(CNN)- The 77th Emmy Awards delivered a night of history, surprises, and heartfelt speeches. British crime drama “Adolescence” emerged as the biggest winner. The Netflix limited series swept six major categories, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, Directing, and Writing. Cast members Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty each earned Supporting Actor and Actress honors, while Stephen Graham took home Lead…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Veterans Warhawks went on the road to take on the Perry Panthers at Herb St. John Stadium on Friday night. The Warhawks (2-1) were shut out 38-0 by Perry last season and went just 1-9 overall. The Panthers (1-2) lost to Houston County two weeks ago after losing to Peach County. Perry beat Baldwin in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Wilkinson County Warriors visited the ACE Gryphons on Friday night in Week 5 of The End Zone. The Warriors (0-4) lost to ACE 51-14 last season. The Gryphons beat Dodge County 20-15 last week. ACE was scoring 29.3 points per game this season. Tucker Sargent has the highlights from Perkins Field. Categories: End Zone, Local…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Stratford Eagles welcomed in the Frederica Knights to Eagle Field on Friday night. The Eagles (3-0) beat Wilkinson County 40-34 last week. Stratford was scoring 43 points per game in 2025. The Knights (2-2) lost to Stratford 17-14 last season in St. Simons Island. Check out the highlights. Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags:…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The FPD Vikings welcomed in the Pinewood Christian Patriots in Week 5 0f The End Zone. The Vikings (3-1) lost to Brookstone last week, 31-22. The offense had been scoring 32.3 points per game. The Patriots (2-2) lost to FPD last season, 47-0. Check out the highlights from George S. Johnson Memorial Stadium. Categories: End Zone,…
EAST DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dublin Fighting Irish visited the East Laurens Falcons on Friday night. The Fighting Irish (2-1) beat Washington County last week after beating Southwest. Dublin beat the Falcons last season, 66-26. The Falcons (1-2) shut out Central 58-0 last week. Dublin led the series 30-1 with the only loss coming in 2012. Bill Shanks has…
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Crawford County Eagles went on the road to take on the Macon County Bulldogs at Adams-Maffett Field in Week 5 of The End Zone. The Eagles (2-1) beat Kendrick 49-14 last week. Crawford County was scoring 32.3 points per game this season. The Bulldogs (0-4) lost a close one to Manchester, 47-46, last week. Macon…
Paws animal shelter closure (Photo: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Paws in Middle Georgia Animal Rescue says it’s close to losing their current location. According to President of the shelter Jessica Gomez, after some confusion with thee landlord not renewing their lease, they will have to find a new home by December. Gomez says ‘Paws’ has saved over 900 animals since opening…
OBBY MAGEE ARTIST FROM DENVER, CO MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Downtown Macon is transforming into a dazzling painting as the third annual Macon Mural Festival gets underway, bringing four artists from across the country to Macon as they put their creative touch on a few Macon walls. Taylor Shaw from Oxford, Mississippi, is one of the artists coming to Macon this…
The End Zone logoMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 5. (Catch all the highlights here.) Games featured on The End Zone: Veterans 15 Perry 28 Wilkinson County 19 ACE 44 Frederica 13 Stratford 28 Pinewood 10 FPD 21 Dublin 37 East Laurens 13 Crawford County 35 Macon County 53 Other scores:…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The American Red Cross is sharing tips for National Preparedness Month and encouraging people to be weather aware. Suzanne Lawler, regional communications manager, said people should be prepared for severe weather. She added that the region is in the middle of hurricane season. Lawler encouraged people to have two kits: a go-kit and an stay-at-home kit….
Hogan, Winston and Williams (Photos: Houston County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (9/12/25): Three men have been sentenced for voluntary manslaughter in connection with the January 2023 shooting death of Michael Cooper in Warner Robins, according to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office. District Attorney Eric Z. Edwards announced in a news release Friday that 24-year-old Shadarrius Dyone Hogan Jr. of Warner Robins;…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – From endless news alerts to what they hear at school; today’s kids are growing up in a world filled with constant uncertainty. More than 70% of teens say climate change affects their mental health, and nearly half of young people globally report feeling sad, anxious, or powerless about the future. That growing stress has a name: It’s…
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 10-year-old student at Centerville Elementary School is charged with simple assault after deputies say she brought a knife to school and made jabbing motions toward another child. According to a Houston County Sheriff’s Office incident report, obtained on Friday, it happened just before 12 p.m. on September 4 in the school cafeteria. According to…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 20-year-old Warner Robins man was sentenced to 10 years in prison without parole followed by five years of probation after pleading guilty to armed robbery, false imprisonment and battery-family violence, according to the Houston County District Attorney. Avery Cole Turner entered his plea September 11 in Houston County Superior Court. Turner’s charges stem from…
(LILA MAX)- Mortgage rates fell sharply this week, marking the largest weekly drop in a year, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac. The latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey showed the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage slipped to 6.35%, down from 6.5% last week. Applications for mortgages, including refinancing, also increased. At the same time, consumers continue to face…
FLOWERY BRANCH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Atlanta Falcons hoping to bounce back after a narrow 23-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The team will be relying on both veteran experience and young talent as it travels to Minnesota. Falcons safety Jessie Bates III emphasized the importance of turnovers heading into Week 2….
(NBC)- Newly published emails are offering fresh insight into the relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, his convicted co-conspirator. Bloomberg News says it has obtained more than 18,000 purported emails between the two, authenticated through cryptographic and metadata analysis. The correspondence suggests Epstein and Maxwell were closer than either publicly admitted. In a July interview with the Deputy Attorney…
(CNN)- A restored and remastered 60th anniversary edition of the The Sound of Music is back in U.S. theaters. Fans have flocked to see the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, prompting an extension of its theatrical run through next Wednesday. The film, first released in 1965, remains one of Hollywood’s most iconic and cherished musicals. After a long hiatus, Big Little…